Title: Magic: The Gathering Unveils Avatar: The Last Airbender Set for November 2025 Release
Subtitle: Dive into the World of Avatar with Magic: The Gathering's Latest Set
Meta Description: Magic: The Gathering introduces the Avatar: The Last Airbender set, launching in November 2025, featuring new mechanics and cards inspired by the beloved series.
Content:
What’s New
Magic: The Gathering is set to release its Avatar: The Last Airbender set globally in paper format on November 21, 2025. This collection brings the beloved universe of Avatar: The Last Airbender into the world of Magic: The Gathering, complete with new gameplay mechanics aimed at both competitive and casual players. The set includes:
- The main set (TLA) with 317 cards designed for drafting
- An Eternal set (TLE) featuring 277 cards
- A special bonus sheet called Source Material with 61 cards, each representing an episode from the animated series
Configuration at a Glance
- Main set (TLA): 317 draftable cards
- Eternal set (TLE): 277 cards, distinct from the main drafting set
- Source Material bonus sheet: 61 cards showcasing reprints with Avatar-themed illustrations
- Collector Boosters: Chance to find Raised Foil Avatar Aang (appears in under 1 percent of Collector Boosters)
- Commander’s Bundle: Contains staples like Sol Ring and Arcane Signet along with boosters, but lacks traditional preconstructed Commander decks
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Source Material Sheet: Includes Commander staple reprints with art inspired by the show (e.g., Teferi’s Protection as Aang’s Shelter, The Great Henge as The Banyan Tree)
- Raised Foil Avatar Aang: Features a special tactile gold foil effect, an extremely rare chase card in Collector Boosters
Notable Cards
- Badgermole Cub: Offers two bodies for one mana, ideal for go-wide strategies
- Avatar Aang: A five-color legendary card that supports multi-bender Commander decks
- Wan Shi Tong, Librarian: A mono-blue legendary card focusing on library manipulation
- The Cabbage Merchant: Focuses on Food tokens and their destruction
Autographs & Relics
This Magic: The Gathering set does not include autograph or memorabilia cards. The emphasis is on special foil treatments and unique art styles.
Collector Notes
- The paper release is scheduled for November 21, 2025; the digital version was released earlier in the week
- Mechanics are crafted to capture the essence of each bending discipline:
- Firebending: Aggressive, generates red mana on attack that persists through combat
- Airbending: Allows exile of a permanent, with recasting from exile for two mana
- Waterbending: Reduces costs by tapping untapped artifacts or creatures, similar to Convoke/Improvise
- Earthbending: Turns lands into creatures with haste that return tapped if destroyed
- No serialized cards; emphasis is on special foil treatments like the Raised Foil Avatar Aang
- Although not numbered, the Raised Foil Avatar Aang is extremely rare and has been sold on the secondary market for over $10,000
- Source Material cards offer consistent value due to their playability and unique artwork
- No traditional preconstructed Commander decks; the Commander’s Bundle includes staples and boosters
- A Beginner Box is available with a scripted Aang vs. Zuko tutorial for new players
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